Lead Product Manager

Who We Are:

Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). With massive global reach in more than 175 countries and regions, the combined diverse portfolio of popular game franchises has been downloaded more than 6 billion times on mobile, including Star Wars™: Hunters, CSR Racing™, Dragon City, Empires & Puzzles™, FarmVille™, Golf Rival™, Hair Challenge™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, High Heels!™, Merge Dragons!™, Merge Magic!™, Monster Legends, Toon Blast™, Top Eleven, Toy Blast™, Two Dots, Words With Friends™, and Zynga Poker™.Founded in 2007, Zynga is headquartered in California with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or the Zynga blog

We are looking for a Lead Product Manager on our Central Product Management team (CPM) who can bring its games to the forefront of the industry: building unforgettable social experiences, connecting hundreds of millions of people throughout the world and delighting its users through games.

Equipped with user data, you will have the freedom to provide experience, direction, and measurable performance to the game design process, building high quality social games for millions. 

What You'll Do: 

Part of the Central Product Management (CPM), you will help multiple global teams manage the end-to-end lifecycle(s) of complex products spanning multiple feature areas. This will involve writing and consulting on specs, overcoming design challenges and taking the lead for promoting interoperability and scale. In addition, the Lead Product Manager will drive the overall research strategy, driving the usage of core innovative game technology, and ensure that product decisions are based on in-depth data analysis. Through strong customer empathy, the Lead Product Manager will be responsible to develop deep insights into customer needs and how the roadmap addresses those needs.

You will coordinate Product Managers across multiple products; they will work with their team to set clear/measurable objectives and ensure the team is effectively crafting project plans based on priorities, and ultimately driving positive business outcomes. Lastly, the Lead Product Manager will deliver their vision & strategy, monitor product progression and partner with product marketing for launch.

What You Bring: 

• 5+ years experience in product management in consumer products

• Experience in consumer mobile or game development experience 

• Ability to build wire-frames, product specifications and white papers

• Experience with managing dynamic applications and multivariate testing

• Able to lead, motivate, and develop a team – including those who do not directly report to you

• Exceptional data analysis and problem solving skills. SQL querying abilities is a strong plus

• Strong project management skills and ability to present work to executive team

• A passion for games, creating fun and, compelling user experiences

• Outstanding written/oral, organizational, analytical skills, and attention to detail

• Ability to provide clear direction, set measurable goals and give insight on industry and competitor trends

• Consumer mobile or game development experience 

• Experience in working with and coordinating large-scale projects with central teams  

The pay range for this position in California  at the start of employment is expected to be between $123,500 and $182,780 per year.

The pay range for this position in Illinois at the start of employment is expected to be between $109,800 and $162,480 per year. 

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